8 Historical The Naruto German House, Tokushima Takako Sakamoto Naruto city, Tokushima is famous for its big whirlpools, but not many people know this is the place where the Beethoven's Ninth..
Culture Kengo Kuma Exhibition 2020-2021 Nov 3rd 2020 - Jan 3rd 2021 Past Event A special exhibition taking place at the Kochi Museum of Art looks at the works of renowned Japanese architect Kengo Kuma from a..
Museums Zuigan-ji Temple in Matsushima Andrew Kehoe Zuigan-ji is a Buddhist temple that was restored by Date Masumune. It is located in Matsushima which is considered to be 1 of ..
Historical Jodo-ji Temple in Matsuyama Anonymous Jodo-ji Temple, No.49 of the 88 sacred temples of Shikoku, has a rustic, weathered air.
Culture The One-Eyed Dragon, Date Masamune Elena Lisina There are numerous places in Sendai associated with the One-Eyed Dragon Date Masamune, founder of Sendai City.
13 Museums Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum Senén Germade Visit Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum and learn everything about the second atomic bomb that was dropped on Nagasaki, the tragedy ..
Culture The Gem of Japanese Traditional Culture Featured Japanese traditional culture is in fact much wider and deeper than we imagine, and Akita is no different. A perfect example is the..
Arts & Crafts Maximizing the Fun in Ikaruga-Cho Featured Ikaruga-cho is a town in Nara Prefecture. It’s most famous for Horyuji Temple, home of the world’s oldest wooden buildings.